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Avatar for Drew Pro Carpentry
Drew Pro Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew was very professional with his work. He was great to work with, I added other work because his work turned out great . He was honest with pricing / bidding. Also picked up materials for me. Great communication. Call Drew Pro Carpentry for all your Carpentry needs ."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Penny Lane Decks, LLC
4.3(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick cares about the quality of his work and the satisfaction of his customers. His work is excellent and he took the time to check with me if there was a choice to be made. We are very pleased with the result and will happily employ him again."
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+23

Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NEW TECH GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are extremely impressed with the level of professionalism from the initial phone call to the final inspection. Job well done. We would highly recommend them to everyone."
Anderson
Anderson
Anderson
Lee Illinois
Lee Illinois

+25

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
LJ Flooring, Inc.
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Similar to other reviews Luis went above and beyond to refinish my original hardwood floors. We bought our new house and were searching for someone to do the job. After sending a couple emails, and calling for basic quotes, we went on Angi and immediately after searching for professionals Luis called. He had seen we were searching and told me he would come over the same day to check the floors and give us a quote and that was it. He set up a time to choose our stain, and even grabbed some extra so we could match our Butcher Block counters to our hardwoods. Not only did he start on our floors earlier than expected, he did an amazing job with what looked like an absolute mess before he started. We’re crazy about our floors, and even noticed that before he was finished they had added an extra touch by cleaning our air vents while the grates were off. A true professional and a good person, I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you again!!"
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT
SHOWER REPLACEMENT

+32

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

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